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5-day forecast / Fort Worth, TX

WednesdaySunny81° / 58°
ThursdaySunny83° / 59° 1%
FridayMostly Sunny84° / 60°
SaturdayMostly Sunny83° / 61°
SundayPartly Sunny81° / 58°

Air Quality Alert in Effect for Fort Worth as Temperatures Rise - Oct 21, 2 PM

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An active Air Quality Alert is in place for Fort Worth today. Current temperatures are near 75F with clear skies, and highs will reach the low 80s.

Tessa Whitlock· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

October 21, 20261 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Oct 21, 2 PM local time.*

Active Alert and Current Conditions

Residents of Fort Worth should be aware that an Air Quality Alert is currently in effect. This alert was issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth on October 20 at 3:19PM CDT. While the specific severity and urgency levels are listed as unknown, the advisory remains active for the area.

As of this Wednesday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 75F, with a feels-like temperature of 74F. The relative humidity is at 34%, and the dew point is recorded at 45F. Winds are light from the east, blowing at 3 mph with gusts reaching up to 5 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny conditions for today, with a high near 81F. East winds will remain light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. There is a 0% chance of precipitation. Tonight, skies will be mostly clear, allowing temperatures to drop to a low near 58F. Winds will continue to be calm, staying between 0 and 5 mph.

Tomorrow looks similar, with sunny skies expected and a high near 83F. The east wind will persist at 0 to 5 mph, and the chance of precipitation remains minimal at just 1%. Following tomorrow, conditions will shift to mostly clear skies for tomorrow night, with a low around 59F and southeast winds of 0 to 5 mph.

Safety Reminder

Given the active Air Quality Alert, individuals with respiratory sensitivities or heart conditions should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. It is also advisable to stay hydrated as temperatures climb into the low 80s. Monitor local news updates for any changes to the alert status.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

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Tessa Whitlock· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

Tessa Whitlock covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Fort Worth.

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